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Jimal further stated that they had informed the governor of their grievances

He alleged that police often collect Sh300 from 14-seater matatus and up to Sh500 per day from 33-seater matatus

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Tuesday allowed PSVs back into the CBD but on one condition.

According to Jimal Ibrahim —Chairman of the Association of Matatu Operators— only three matatus per Sacco will be allowed into the CBD. ​

“The Governor called the meeting at 5.am today…We have agreed that only 3 vehicles will be entering the CBD per Sacco…if it is Embassava, 3 vehicles, Buruburu Sacco 3 vehicles… it won’t be like in the past when all vehicles used to enter the city,” he said.

“We thought this was a joke but it turns out that it is serious,” he said.

He, however, urged the governor to get rid of traffic police officers in the CBD whom he accused of soliciting bribes and causing unnecessary congestion.

“We are asking the governor to remove traffic police officers from the city, they threaten us and are involved in corrupt practices, let the county government control the CBD and traffic officers take over roundabouts,” he added.